Written Answers - Local Authority Housing.

Wednesday, 8 November 2006

Dáil Eireann Debate
Vol. 627 No. 1

Page of 245

58.Mr. Kenny
asked the
Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
if he will introduce a new tenant purchase scheme for local authority tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. N. Ahern):My Department is currently preparing proposals for the legislation required to give effect to the commitment in the Housing Policy Framework: Building Sustainable Communities to introduce a new tenant purchase scheme that will allow for the sale of local authority apartments to tenants under certain conditions. We are working to progress this draft legislation as quickly as possible.